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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chelmsford and Bedford takes 4h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus X30 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Peters Streetbus bus 905
3h 58m
£8–15

Chelmsford to Bedford bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chelmsford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 18m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 18m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 27m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 50m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 10m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East4h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 49m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 47m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 42m • 2 changes

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    First EssexNational ExpressStagecoach East3h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Bedford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Bedford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peters Street via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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